Ellen Anderson, President of the OCC Board of Trustees states, “Renovation is absolutely necessary as the building requires new safety, accessibility and energy conservation features not only to support a more sound structure, but also to provide an enhanced experience for everyone who uses the Center. Board member Eric Mihan has been appointed chair of the Capital Campaign”.

Eric is pleased to announce the campaign honorary chairs: Senator Richard R. Colburn, Philip G. Conner, R. Michael S. Menzies, Sr., C.A. “Brud” Patterson, and Jennifer Stanley. “To date,” Eric reports, “over $1million has been raised towards the renovation of this historic structure. We are fortunate to have board member Bob Dietz chair the building committee and spearhead the construction effort”.

Dietz remarks, “We have taken great measures to ensure that this project includes green technology to support a minimal impact both to our environment and most importantly, our closest natural resource – the Chesapeake Bay. We will be adapting our existing building to better serve the public and reducing our carbon footprint by installing energy-efficient windows, high efficiency lighting, and a special geothermal HVAC system. For project architect the Board chose Oxford resident Cameron Mactavish, a partner in Voith & Mactavish, a well-recognized firm in historic restoration work”.

The Oxford Community Center Capital Campaign
has received funding from the following:
Grayce B. Kerr Fund, Inc.
Maryland State Bond Bill 2007 and 2009
Middendorf Foundation
Preservation Maryland
State of Maryland Sustainable Communities Tax Credit Program
Town of Oxford

Individual donations and pledges received include
100% participation by the OCC Board of Trustees.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE
Honorary Chairs
Senator Richard R. Colburn
Philip G. Conner
R. Michael S. Menzies, Sr.
C.A. “Brud” Patterson
Jennifer Stanley
Campaign Chair
Eric Mihan